Forming a link between field and fork is one of the biggest challenges for the agriculture industry. But it is something that agricultural show societies are determined to do – and this year the Royal Bath & West Show is encouraging visitors to really get stuck in. (more…)
Beef producers could learn a lot from their dairy counterparts by making better use of grass, and substantially improve profitability as a result. Grazed grass costs just £57/t of dry matter, according to AHDB figures, compared with up to £140/t for a 16% protein cattle ration – and visitors to the Grassland & Muck Event can find out how to make the most of this low cost feed. (more…)
Good quality silage is a valuable asset for farmers, but getting it right requires care and attention to both the clamp and the ensiling process. If biological processes in the clamp go wrong, this can result in average losses of 20-25% – something visitors to the Grassland & Muck Event can learn to avoid at new ensiling talks this year. (more…)
Visitors will enjoy a fabulous assault on the senses at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show, with everything from live music and first class food to livestock showing and dancing diggers. (more…)
Farmers are focusing more than ever on getting the most from forage, and the Grassland & Muck event is seeking farmers’ views on how they manage their pasture. In return, a lucky six respondents will win a pair of tickets to this year’s Grassland & Muck Event, which will be held at Stoneleigh from 24 to 25 May. (more…)
Early spring is an opportune time for farmers to assess their grass swards, to maximise productivity in the season ahead. Charlie Morgan, grassland consultant at GrassMaster, will be speaking at this year’s Grassland & Muck Event, and offers his top five tips for getting the most from pasture. (more…)